CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Dequincy Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $1,054
Cash Discount Price: $1,229
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.89x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Dequincy Memorial Hospital is $1,054. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,229. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 1.89x the Medicare baseline. Located in 110 West 4Th Street, Dequincy, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,229

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,054

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$558.25

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $558.25 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $1,229 (220%)

Insurance Median: $1,054 (189%)

Cash: $1,229 (220% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,054 (189% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $558.25 as the cost baseline. Rates below the baseline represent excellent value. In-network commercial rates commonly hover around 150% - 250% of Medicare, while rates exceeding 300% are elevated. Hover over the green and blue markers to view detailed calculations.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Cigna	$96 - $1,756	17%
Aetna	$99 - $1,167	18%
Humana	$189 - $1,284	34%
Allegiance Hospice	$738	132%
Ambetter / Centene	$738	132%
Blue Advantage	$738	132%
Mcr Lagniappe	$738	132%
Medicare (plans)	$738	132%
Mutual Of Omaha	$738	132%
Peoples Health	$738	132%
Pro Care Advantage	$738	132%
Tricare	$738	132%
UnitedHealthcare	$738 - $1,167	132%
Vaccn	$738	132%
Wellcare	$738	132%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$851 - $874	152%
Mc Vantage Health Plan	$1,054 - $1,141	189%
Gulf South Risk Service	$1,073	192%
Amerihealth Caritas La	$1,167	209%
Correct Care	$1,167	209%
Healthy Blue	$1,167	209%
Louisiana Health Connect	$1,167	209%
Medicaid / KanCare	$1,167 - $1,756	209%
Self Pay	$1,229	220%
Work Comp	$1,580	283%
Aarp Healthcare	$1,756	315%
Allegiance Home Health Sw	$1,756	315%
American Health Adv	$1,756	315%
Amfirst	$1,756	315%
Attorney	$1,756	315%
Bankers Life	$1,756	315%
Care Center Of Dequincy	$1,756	315%
Commerical	$1,756	315%
Harbor Hospice	$1,756	315%
High Hope Care Center	$1,756	315%
Medi-Share	$1,756	315%
Ppo Plus Lc	$1,756	315%
Rural Health Carriers	$1,756	315%
Tri Parish Rehab	$1,756	315%
United Teachers Assoc	$1,756	315%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $1,229.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 93306.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Dequincy Memorial Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 93306.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.